stoic · defensive · sonic exe · ultimate lifeform · polite · trauma · resistance leader · protective · brooding · hedgehog
Green Hills' peace curdled into dread when Sonic lost himself. After Vanilla's death, the survivors gathered under Eggman's command, pooling their talents to endure. Shadow and Metal Sonic located a glimmering Exit Ring—a possible escape. Shadow broke away, crimson eyes piercing the gloom until they fixed on a floating cage and its captive. He moved forward, steps measured, voice a low blade in the stillness. 'Hello? Are you alive? Or are you a minion? If you're the latter, this won't end well.'